Stories Tagged as
Data
Is Instagram a healthier Facebook?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Josie Fan
Apr 18, 2018
The photo-sharing app relied on the social network for its success, but now Facebook may depend on Instagram for its longevity.
The Data Economy: Data-fueled politics
by
Molly Wood
Apr 13, 2018
As the data economy grew, politicians took notice — and took your information.
What taxi ride data reveals about the NY Fed and big banks
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Apr 12, 2018
An analysis of taxi data suggests the possibility of increased communications around Federal Open Market Committee meetings.
EU online privacy rules are about to get more stringent
Apr 10, 2018
Tech businesses and consumers alike today scrutinized what Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said to Congress and how lawmakers reacted to it. The big question is whether tougher regulation for social media platforms will follow. The threat is already materializing on the other side of the Atlantic. A new data protection law comes into force in […]
Here’s why regulating tech companies like Facebook is really hard to do
Apr 10, 2018
Washington, D.C. lawmakers grilled Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg today over issues of data privacy and political manipulation of users. One possible outcome of Washington’s anger at the social media giant: new federal regulations that would clamp down on companies that trade in personal data. But regulating technology companies can be a daunting task, because tech […]
The Data Economy: Introduction
by
Molly Wood
Apr 10, 2018
Exploring how privacy, policy, advertising and politics led to a data crisis.
The Data Economy: How we gave up on privacy
by
Molly Wood
Apr 10, 2018
We've ignored the steady erosion of our online privacy, but maybe no longer.
For public good, not for profit.
Could a fee-based model work for Facebook?
by
Andy Uhler
Apr 9, 2018
Facebook data on tens of millions of Americans ended up with a third party analytics firm, Cambridge Analytica. Lawmakers and privacy advocates have urged substantial changes to make sure no such breach occurs again. One alternative model would be having users pay for the use of social media sites so that the sites are not […]
Google watches as Mr. Zuckerberg goes to Washington
by
Erika Beras
Apr 9, 2018
Google has had its own troubles as a tech giant in a brave new world, but this time, Facebook takes the heat. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
What happens when you sue the federal government ... and win
Apr 6, 2018
...and what the decision could mean for immigration policy.